Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019

Coronavirus, COVID-19 relief P.L. 111-148 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Health Information Technology Health workforce shortage issues, Title VII and Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act, nursing, graduate nursing education, nursing-managed health clinics Health wellness and prevention programs Research tobacco, e-cigarettes and flavorings University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Leadership in Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Related Disorders (LEND) H.R. 728, S. 1399 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act H.R.1058, S.427 - Autism CARES Act of 2019 H.R. 3630 - No Surprises Act S. 1895 - Lower Health Care Costs Act H.R. 1058, S. 427 - House Autism CARES Act H.R.2417 - HEADs UP Act H.R. 3 - Lower Drug Costs Now Act S. 2543 - Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act. H.R. 2328 - Reauthorizing and Extending Americas Community Health (REACH) Act S. 2997 - Title VII Reauthorization Act H.R. 5826 - Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills H.R. 5800 - Ban Surprise Medical Bills S. 2433 - Investment in Tomorrows Pediatric Health Care Workforce Act

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. No bill number: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs. HR 2431/S 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. COVID #2 was HR 6201 - Families First Corona Virus Response Act: Supported expanded unemployment benefits, include independent contractors as eligible for unemployment benefits. Supported inclusion of emergency paid sick leave, including independent contractors; opposed exemption of health care workers from these provisions. Supported inclusion of emergency paid family and medical leave, including for independent contractors. COVID #3 was HR 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Supported expanded unemployment benefits, include independent contractors as eligible for unemployment benefits. Supported inclusion of emergency paid sick leave, including independent contractors; opposed exemption of health care workers from these provisions. Supported inclusion of emergency paid family and medical leave, including for independent contractors. No Bill # - possible COVID 4 bill: Advocated for inclusion of healthcare providers in paid sick and family and medical leave benefits passed as part of HR 6201. HR 6365/3559 -Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020: Support passage. S 2248 - Heroes Entering Role of Education Service (HEROES) Act: Support passage. HR 6800 - Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act - Support inclusion of language allowing student loan forgiveness for frontline health workers. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy practitioners in legislation providing COVID-19 Hazard Pay, including HR 6484-Hazard Pay for the Frontlines During Health Emergencies Act and HR 6709-Coronavirus Frontline Workers Fair Pay Act. Supported provision of appropriate personal protective equipment for health care providers, including occupational therapy practitioners in any COVID-19 response legislation.

HR 2283/S.1126 - CHANGE Act of 2019: Support expansion of services for people with Alzheimers and related dementia. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support for Heart and Lung Research. Support for Increased funding for SAMHSA and HRSA programs. No bill # - FY 2021 Department of Defense Appropriations: Support for designating a stand-alone arthritis program within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) at the Department of Defense, funded at $20 million. Support for extension and expansion of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration program (no bill number). No bill# - Support for Congressional attention to the issue of falls related injuries and falls prevention. HR 3165/S 1737 - Mental Health Parity Compliance Act: Support passage. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S 995 Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act: Support passage HR 3208/S 1755 - REAADI Act - support passage Asked Congress to address the shortage of personal protective equipment and ensure access to appropriate PPE for healthcare providers - including funding the national strategic stockpile. HR 6365/3559 -Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020: Support passage. No bill # - possible COVID 4 bill: Educated and advocated for funding for early intervention services. HR 6720 - Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act: Supported passage and inclusion of similar language allowing student loan forgiveness for frontline health workers in HR 6800, HEROES Act. HR 6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Supported expansion to health care providers of Family Medical Leave Benefits included in the bill. Supported provision of appropriate personal protective equipment for health care providers, including occupational therapy practitioners in any COVID-19 response legislation.

No bill number. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: support passage. S.2248 - HEROES Act: Support passage. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: Support passage. HR 2431/S. 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support Full funding for IDEA and Title I funding. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: support passage. HR 1878/S. 866 - IDEA Full Funding Bill: support passage Supported having a minimum six month freeze on student loan payment and resetting interest rates to zero during that time either through regulatory action or in HR 748 - CARES Act. HR 6201 - Families First Corona Virus Response Act: Supported Increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA. HR 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Oppose additional IDEA and ESEA Waiver authority for Secretary in HR 748 or future legislation. Supported Increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA No bill # - possible COVID 4 bill: Educated and advocated for funding for early intervention services, special education, and general education funding. No bill # - educated and advocated for action on Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) provider shortages during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. HR 6720 - Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act: Supported passage and inclusion of similar language allowing student loan forgiveness for frontline health workers in HR 6800, HEROES Act.

Support for the Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act (S. 299) and geriatric workforce enhancement and academic career award programs; the EMPOWER for Health Act (H.R. 2781); and basic and clinical research on medical complexity and health issues affecting older Americans at the National Institute on Aging. Policy issues related to the health care workforce and the federal response to the COVID-19 virus. Policy issues related to pandemic preparedness, telehealth, and primary care incentive payments. Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 (S. 2997). Nursing Home COVID-19 Protection and Prevention Act of 2020 (H.R. 6972).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Coronavirus, COVID-19 relief P.L. 111-148 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Health Information Technology Health workforce shortage issues, Title VII and Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act, nursing, graduate nursing education, nursing-managed health clinics Health wellness and prevention programs Research tobacco, e-cigarettes and flavorings University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Leadership in Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Related Disorders (LEND) H.R. 728, S. 1399 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act H.R.1058, S.427 - Autism CARES Act of 2019 H.R. 3630 - No Surprises Act S. 1895 - Lower Health Care Costs Act H.R. 1058, S. 427 - House Autism CARES Act H.R.2417 - HEADs UP Act H.R. 3 - Lower Drug Costs Now Act S. 2543 - Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act. H.R. 2328 - Reauthorizing and Extending Americas Community Health (REACH) Act S. 2997 - Title VII Reauthorization Act H.R. 5826 - Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills H.R. 5800 - Ban Surprise Medical Bills S. 2433 - Investment in Tomorrows Pediatric Health Care Workforce Act

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. No bill number: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs. HR 2431/S 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. COVID #2 was HR 6201 - Families First Corona Virus Response Act: Supported expanded unemployment benefits, include independent contractors as eligible for unemployment benefits. Supported inclusion of emergency paid sick leave, including independent contractors; opposed exemption of health care workers from these provisions. Supported inclusion of emergency paid family and medical leave, including for independent contractors. COVID #3 was HR 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Supported expanded unemployment benefits, include independent contractors as eligible for unemployment benefits. Supported inclusion of emergency paid sick leave, including independent contractors; opposed exemption of health care workers from these provisions. Supported inclusion of emergency paid family and medical leave, including for independent contractors. HR 6365/3559 -Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020: Support passage. S 2248 - HEROs Act: Support passage.

HR 2283/S.1126 - CHANGE Act of 2019: Support expansion of services for people with Alzheimers and related dementia. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support for Heart and Lung Research. Support for Increased funding for SAMHSA and HRSA programs. No bill # - FY 2021 Department of Defense Appropriations: Support for designating a stand-alone arthritis program within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) at the Department of Defense, funded at $20 million. Support for extension and expansion of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration program (no bill number). No bill# - Support for Congressional attention to the issue of falls related injuries and falls prevention. HR 3165/S 1737 - Mental Health Parity Compliance Act: Support passage. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. HR 1109, Mental Health Services for Students Act: Support passage S. 1782 - The Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act: support passage HR 4564, Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act: Support passage HR 1767, Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act: Support passage HR 4861 Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act: Support passage HR 4309 Barriers to Suicide Act: Support passage S 995 Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act: Support passage HR 3208/S 1755 - REAADI Act - support passage Asked Congress to address the shortage of personal protective equipment and ensure access to appropriate PPE for healthcare providers - including funding the national strategic stockpile. HR 6365/3559 -Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020: Support passage.

No bill number. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. HR 1109: The Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019: support passage. S. 1782 - The Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act: support passage. HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: support passage. S.2248 - HEROES Act: Support passage. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: Support passage. HR 2431/S. 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support Full funding for IDEA and Title I funding. HR 3070 - CAPABILITY Act of 2019: advocated to include specialized instruction support personnel in the bill. HR 4674 - College Affordability Act (Higher Education Act reauthorization): support bill and advocated about accreditation, graduate loans, public service loan forgiveness, especially as it relates to occupational therapy. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: support passage. HR 1878/S. 866 - IDEA Full Funding Bill: support passage Supported having a minimum six month freeze on student loan payment and resetting interest rates to zero during that time either through regulatory action or in HR 748 - CARES Act. HR 6201 - Families First Corona Virus Response Act: Supported Increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA. HR 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Oppose additional IDEA and ESEA Waiver authority for Secretary in HR 748 or future legislation. Supported Increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA

Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization, Reforms to the Military Health System / TRICARE Exceptional Family Member Program, Stopping Military Medical Personnel Billet Reductions, VACCINES Act - Inclusion in Coronavirus (COVID-19) Legislative Vehicles, FY21 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations: CDC/NIH Firearm Injury and Mortality Prevention Research, HRSA Emergency Medical Services for Children, HRSA Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program, CDC National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, ACF Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act Grants, CDC Global Immunization Programs, ASPR Pediatric Disaster Care Pilot Program, HRSA Pediatric Mental Health Care Access, HRSA Screening and Treatment for Maternal Depression, NIH Adolescent E-Cigarette Cessation Research, SAMHSA Reducing Underage Drinking Through Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment, FY21 Agriculture, Rural Development, and FDA Appropriations: USDA/FNS WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program and FDA Pediatric Device Consortia, Healthy Start Reauthorization, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (HR 6201), Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (S 3548), Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act reauthorization, CAPTA Plans of safe care grants, Family First Prevention Services Act implementation, Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program funding, Gun violence prevention research funding, Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (HR 2271 / S 1130), STURDY Act (HR 2211 / S 1902), Safe Sleep for Babies Act (HR 3172 / S 1767), Child product safety, Issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic and providing supports for the child welfare community, Funding for Child Care and Development Black Grant, Providing Americans Insured Days of Leave Act, Infant sleep product safety, Magnet Injury Prevention, Lead exposure, Regulation of air pollutants, Paid Family Leave, Climate change, TSCA Implementation, IHS Funding, Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act (HR 6448 / S 2871), REMOTE Act, Standards in CBP Custody, S. 2135, Standards in ICE Family Detention, Standards in ORR Custody, Public Charge, Child Nutrition Reauthorization/WIC, SNAP, Mental Health for Children, OTC Drug Reform, Requirements for airplane EMKs, H.R. 6, DREAM Act, Family Separation and Detention, Fair Day in Court for Kids Act, Menu Labeling, Nutrition Facts Label, Equality Act, HR 5, CARE for Families Act HR 3107, WIC Act, Keep Families Together Act, Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program, Public Health Preparedness and Response, Medical Nutrition Equity Act, Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act, Funding for Mental Health Access Grants, Funding for HRSA Maternal Depression Grants, Research for Pregnant and Lactating Women, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (S. 2080), Medical Deferred Action, Access to Healthy Food for Young Children Act of 2019 (S. 2501), H.R. 3246, Traveling Parents Screening Consistency Act of 2019, Friendly Airports for Mothers Expansion (FAME) Act, Healthy Meals for Opioid-Affected Kids and Kids Raised by Grandfamilies , 21st Century Cures 2.0, Dietary Guidelines, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Pediatric Disaster Care Pilot Program, Child Poverty, Funding for the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program, Funding for Pediatric Device Consortia, PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act, S. 3170, 12-Month Continuous Medicaid/CHIP Eligibility, Medicaid Work Requirements, Medicaid Eligibility Proposed Rule, Medicaid Block Grants, Medicaid Per Capita Caps, Section 1115 Medicaid Waivers, Increase to Medicaid FMAP During COVID-19, Establish an automatic FMAP increase tied to state economic indicators, HR 6159, the Kids Access to Primary Care Act, Medicaid Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Protections, Comprehensive Access to Robust Insurance Now Guaranteed (CARING) for Kids Act (H.R.6151), H.R.6098 to Expand State CHIP Eligibility, Delaying the CHIP FMAP Decrease, Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule, Maternal Health, Expanding Medicaid to 12 Months Post-Partum, Medicaid Premiums and Cost Sharing, Medicaid Payment for Eligibility Workers. Recoupment of the Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM), Expanding the use of Telehealth in Medicaid/CHIP/Private Insurance, Allow for the home and other secure locations as originating (patient) and distant (provider) sites in telehealth, Waive telehealth cost-sharing for patients in telehealth, Pay for telehealth care visits at parity with that of in-person visits, Allow telehealth care for both new and established patients, Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes (ECHO) Act of 2019 (S 1618/HR 5199), Including Preventive Medicine Service Codes to be Eligible for Telehealth, Public Health and Social Services Emergency Funding, Financial Relief to Medicaid Providers, COVID-19 Response, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 6074), Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201), Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748)Proposed Repeal of Medicaid Access Rule , Medicaid Payment Parity, Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act (H.R. 2339), EMPOWER for Health Act (H.R. 2781), Investment in Tomorrow's Pediatric Health Care Workforce Act (S. 2443), Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 (S. 2997), National Institutes of Health Appropriations, Title VII Health Professions Programs Appropriations, NIH Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes Appropriations, Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program Appropriations, Food Allergy Appropriations Initiatives, CARES Act, Protecting Cures Act of 2020 (H.R. 6417), Fetal Tissue Research

Support for the Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act (S. 299) and geriatric workforce enhancement and academic career award programs; the EMPOWER for Health Act (H.R. 2781); and basic and clinical research on medical complexity and health issues affecting older Americans at the National Institute on Aging. Policy issues related to the health care workforce and the federal response to the COVID-19 virus. Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 (S. 2997). CARES Act (H.R. 748).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136) H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R. 6047, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act CONNECT for Health Act of 2019 (S. 2741, H.R. 4932) Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, (Public Law 115-123) - Medicare Part B cuts in OTA, PTA reimbursement H.R. 2781, Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness for Health Act of 2019 S.2997, Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 (S.2997) Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019 (H.R. 3637, S.2747)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

Medicaid Block Grants, Tobacco to 21 Act (HR 2411/S 1258), Tobacco-Free Youth Act (S 1541), Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act (HR 2339), SAFE Kids Act (S 655), Fetal Tissue Research, EMPOWER for Health Act (HR 2781), , HR 2211/S 1902 (STURDY ACT), HR 3172/S 1767 (Safe Sleep Act), HR 3170/S 1816 (Safe Cribs Act), Safe Sleep, Crib Bumpers, Inclined Sleepers, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act Implementation, HR 8/S 42 Firearm Background Checks, HR 2480 Stronger CAPTA Act, S 1009/HR 2076 Sentinel Injuries, Labor HHS Appropriations - CAPTA and Firearm Research, Climate Change, S 107 IV-E Waiver Legislation, HR 2702/S 1376 Family First Transition and Support Act, HR 1185/S 463 Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act, IHS Advance Appropriations (HR 1128), Lead Poisoning Prevention, Cosmetics Reform, Clean Power Plan and Affordable Clean Energy Rule, Mercury and Air Toxics Standard Adoption and Foster Care Analyses and Reporting System, Gun Violence Prevention Research, Consumer Product Safety, Remote Act, Standards for Individuals in CBP Custody, Standards in ICE Family Detention, Standards in ORR Facilities, Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act, Child Nutrition Reauthorization, Funding for Mental Health Access Grants, Funding for HRSA Maternal Depression Grants, OTC Drug Reform, Requirements for Airplane EMKs, Research for Pregnant and Lactating Women, Medical Nutrition Equity Act, American Dream & Promise Act, WIC Act, WIC, Funding for Public Health Preparedness, , Family Separation, Family Detention, Breast Feeding Peer Counseling Program, , Fair Day in Court for Kids Act, Keep Families Together Act, Menu Labeling, Nutrition Facts Label, CARE for Families Act (HR 3117), Equality Act (HR 5), , Autism Cares Act (HR 1058/ S 427), Newborn Screening (HR 2507), Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act (HR 776), , Section 1332 Waivers,1115 Waivers Work Requirements, Medicaid/CHIP Enrollment, HR 1236/S 506, HR 3959/S 2278, HR 3593/S 1601, Every Child Deserves a Family Act, Foster Care/Adoption Discrimination, Family First Transition and Support Act, Paid Family Leave, TSCA Implementation, Perchlorate in Drinking Water, Opioid Packaging, PFAS, Medicaid Administrative Burden, Multi-component Immunization Administration, Medicaid Intersection with Third-Party Liability, Medicaid Per Capita Caps, Public Charge, Medicaid Funding for Puerto Rico, Early Childhood Development, Health Information Technology, HR 2500/S1215, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (S. 2080), Medical Deferred Action, Access to Healthy Food for Young Children Act of 2019 (S. 2501), H.R. 3246, Traveling Parents Screening Consistency Act of 2019, Friendly Airports for Mothers Expansion (FAME) Act, Healthy Meals for Opioid-Affected Kids and Kids Raised by Grandfamilies, Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act (H.R. 3942/S. 1253), E-Cigarette Tax Parity Act (S. 2463), Investment in Tomorrow's Pediatric Health Care Workforce Act (S. 2443), Adolescent SBIRT Appropriations, CAMRA Act (H.R. 1367/S. 558), Global Child Thrive Act (HR 4864/ S. 2715), Support UNFPA Funding Act HR 4722, Resolution to End Sexual Violence Against Girls (HR 723), HR 189 - US Leadership on Global Nutrition, 21st Century Cures 2.0, Dietary Guidelines, Rear seatbelt warning systems, Improving Rates of HPV Vaccine, Preventing Reductions in Military Medical Personnel, Payment for Vaccine Administration, Healthy Start Reauthorization, Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 (S. 2997), CAMRA Act (H.R. 1367/S. 558), Pregnancy Assistance Fund Reauthorization, Telehealth Access, Medicaid Access Rule, Medicaid Access Monitoring Reporting, Medicaid 12 Month Continuous Coverage, CHIP Eligibility Expansion, Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2019 (HR 4995), MOMS Act of 2019 (HR 4996)

Issue: Educate Congress and the administration on academic medicines missions, including education, research, patient care, GME, workforce, and physician shortages in rural and urban communities. H.R. 2781, Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness for Health Act of 2019 S. 2997, Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 Issue: Support the reauthorization of Health Resources and Services Administrations Title VII health professions workforce programs. P.L 116-94, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, Division N P.L. 116-59, Continuing Appropriations Act 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019 P.L. 116-69, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019 S.1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act S. 106, H.R. 1983, H.R.2328, Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act of 2019 S. 192, Community and Public Health Programs Extension Act S. 692, H.R. 1943, Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2019 Issue: Support the reauthorization of the National Health Service Corps, Community Health Centers, and Teaching Health Centers mandatory appropriation funds. Issue: Support initiatives of hospitals to promote affordable housing in local communities and eliminate other social determinants of health to improve health equity. Issues: Educate Congress and the administration about academic medicines response to the opioid epidemic. Support funding for training on substance use disorders, pain management, and safe prescribing practices. P.L. 116-94, The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, Division N P.L. 116-69, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019 H.R. 3030, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Extension Act of 2019 H.R. 3439, Protecting Access to Information for Effective and Necessary Treatment Act H.R. 2328, Reauthorizing and Extending Americas Community Health (REACH) Act S. 2897, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Reauthorization Act Draft Senate Finance Committee Health Extenders Legislation Issue: Support long-term reauthorization of the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund Issue: Oppose restrictions on fetal tissue research. Urge changes to HHS and NIH policy on fetal tissue research. P.L. 116-22, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019 Issues: Support the Hospital Preparedness Program and the reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act. Support increased funding authorization levels. Issues: Support high-quality affordable health insurance. Support programs and funds for safety-net providers. Issue: Support measures to preserve and strengthen the 340B Drug Pricing Program and oppose efforts to reduce the scope of the program, including instituting a moratorium, increasing reporting requirements on covered entities, and imposing user fees Draft, Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act of 2018 Draft, Diagnostic Accuracy and Innovation Act (DAIA) Issue: Oppose burdensome regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act S. 1531, Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019 H.R. 3502, Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act Issues: Educate Congress on surprise medical bills and price transparency. Support general principles for surprise medical bills draft legislation. Oppose statutory benchmark rate setting. Oppose Senate hospital/insurer contracting provisions and onerous reporting burden. S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act, Title IV Issues: Prescription drug pricing, public health, and health information technology. P.L. 116-94, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, Division N H.R. 2328, Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act of 2019 Issue: Support legislation providing stable and predictable funding for quality measurement activities carried out by the National Quality Forum Issue: Development of Enhanced Primary Care Pilot Act proposal Issue: Educate Congress about medical education on nutrition, consent, implicit bias, and maternal health. Issue: Support efforts to address maternal health S. 1416, Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act S. 1224, H.R. 2374, Stop Significant and Time-Wasting Abuse Limiting Legitimate Innovation of New Generics (STALLING) Act S. 440, Preserving Access to Cost Effective Drugs Act H.R. 2296 / S.1391, The Fair Accountability and Innovative Research (FAIR) Drug Pricing Act of 2019 S. 551, Recovering Excessive Funds for Unused and Needless Drugs (REFUND) Act S. 1209, Reforming Evergreening and Manipulation that Extends Drug Years (REMEDY) Act H.R. 2113, Prescription Drug STAR Act US-Mexico-Canada Agreement Issue: Support measures to lower prescription drug cost H.R. 4004, S.2986, Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019 Issue: Support grants to address social determinants of health Issue: Support aligning 42 CFR Part 2 regulations with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for the purposes of treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. Draft, firearm safety legislation Issue: Support universal background checks, violence prevention programs, extreme risks protection orders, child access safety laws, and reinstating assault weapons ban. H.R. 8, Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 Issue: Support universal background checks Issue: Support nomination of Stephen Hahn, MD, as FDA commissioner. H.R. 1888, Expanding Nutritions Role in Curricula and Healthcare (ENRICH Act) Issue: Support legislation to create or expand nutrition and physical activity curricula. Draft Cures 2.0 Legislation Issue: Support efforts to modernize health care coverage and ensure access to scientific break-throughs through electronic health records, addressing health disparities, harnessing data, and supporting the physician workforce. Issue: Addressing preparedness for influenza. S. 2723, Mitigating Emergency Drug Shortages Act Issue: Support efforts to mitigate drug shortages and develop market-based incentives to help ensure a stable supply of medications critical for patient care Draft Health Equity and Accountability Act Issue: Support programs to improve health equity and address social determinants of health

P.L. 111-148 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Health Information Technology Health workforce shortage issues, Title VII and Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act, nursing, graduate nursing education, nursing-managed health clinics Health wellness and prevention programs University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Leadership in Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Related Disorders (LEND) H.R. 728, S. 1399, Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act H.R.1058, S.427, Autism CARES Act of 2019 H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act H.R. 1058, S. 427, House Autism CARES Act H.R.2417 - HEADs UP Act H.R. 3, Lower Drug Costs Now Act S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act. H.R. 2328, Reauthorizing and Extending Americas Community Health (REACH) Act S. 2997, Title VII Reauthorization Act

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for the Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act (S. 299) and geriatric workforce enhancement and academic career award programs; the EMPOWER for Health Act (H.R. 2781); and basic and clinical research on medical complexity and health issues affecting older Americans at the National Institute on Aging. Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 (S. 2997).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

No bill number. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. HR 1109: The Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019 - support passage. HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S.2248 - HEROES Act: Support passage. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: Support passage. HR 2431/S. 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. HR 2740 - Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations and Energy and Water development Appropriations Act, 2020: Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support Full funding for IDEA and Title I funding. HR 3070 - CAPABILITY Act of 2019: advocated to include specialized instruction support personnel in the bill. HR 4674 - College Affordability Act (Higher Education Act reauthorization): support bill and advocated about accreditation, graduate loans, public service loan forgiveness, especially as it relates to occupational therapy. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: support passage.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2283/S.1126 - CHANGE Act of 2019: Support expansion of services for people with Alzheimers and related dementia. HR2740 - Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations and Energy and Water development Appropriations Act, 2020: Support for Heart and Lung Research. HR 2968 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020: Support for designating a stand-alone arthritis program within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) at the Department of Defense, funded at $20 million for FY 2020 Support for extension and expansion of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration program (no bill number). No bill# - Support for Congressional attention to the issue of falls related injuries and falls prevention. HR 3165/S 1737 - Mental Health Parity Compliance Act: Support passage. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. HR 1109, Mental Health Services for Students Act: Support passage HR 4564, Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act: Support passage HR 1767, Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act: Support passage HR 4861 Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act: Support passage HR 4309 Barriers to Suicide Act: Support passage S 995 Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act: Support passage

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (no bill number). HR 2431 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. HR 2740 - Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations and Energy and Water development Appropriations Act, 2020: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

- SUPPORT Act, Public Law 115-271, Pain Management - Chronic and Acute - CONNECT for Health Act of 2019 (S. 2741, H.R. 4932) - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, (Public Law 115-123) - Medicare Part B cuts in OTA, PTA reimbursement - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness for Health Act of 2019 (H.R. 2781) - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 (S.2997) - Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019 (H.R. 3637, S.2747) - Medicare Part B reimbursement - Orthoses payment and coverage

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

H.R.1686 - Physician Assistant Education Public Health Initiatives Act of 2019 Reauthorization of Title VII of the Public Health Service Act H.R. 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness for Health Act of 2019 S.2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 Workforce development and clinical training site issues Issues surrounding opioid use disorders and medication-assisted treatment H.R. 2482/S. 2074 - Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2019 H.R. 4974 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act H.R. 647/S.2080 - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

H.R.1686 - Physician Assistant Education Public Health Initiatives Act of 2019 Reauthorization of Title VII of the Public Health Service Act H.R. 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness for Health Act of 2019 S.2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 Workforce development and clinical training site issues Issues surrounding opioid use disorders and medication-assisted treatment H.R. 2482/S. 2074 - Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2019 H.R. 4974 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act H.R. 647/S.2080 - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Health care access Reduce Gun Violence: Comprehensive Legislative Solutions to firearm-related injuries and fatalities Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act H.R. 4334 - Dignity in Aging Act Expanded access to behavioral health services H.R. 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness for Health Act of 2019 S.2443 - Investment in Tomorrow's Pediatric Health Care Workforce Act S.2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 Rural health issues H.R. 4309 - Barriers to Suicide Act of 2019 H.R. 4861 - Effective Suicide Screening And Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2019 H.R. 3 - Lower Drug Costs Now Act Issues pertaining to digital health S. 2492 - Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention (STANDUP) Act H.R. 4768 - Home Visiting to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Act H.R. 4004/S. 2986 - Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

H.R.1686 - Physician Assistant Education Public Health Initiatives Act of 2019 Reauthorization of Title VII of the Public Health Service Act H.R. 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness for Health Act of 2019 S.2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act Workforce development and clinical training site issues Issues surrounding opioid use disorders and medication-assisted treatment H.R. 2482/S. 2074 - Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2019 H.R. 4899/S.2406 - Rural America Health Corps Act S.1895 - Lower Health Care Costs Act H.R. 2328/S.106 - Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act H.R. 1943/S.962 - Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act H.R. 4243/S.2373 - Rural Maternal and Obstetric Modernization of Services Act H.R. 4995 - Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act S. 2902 - Strengthening Our Rural Health Workforce Act

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)